THE Benue state government has clarified that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has no problem with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Senator Ayu, contrary to the recent allegation by a group, the Tiv Youth Council, TYC. The President of TYC, Mike Msuaan in a statement claimed that …

The Chinese government has revealed plans to forgive 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries. China also revealed its intention to provide food assistance to struggling nations. The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, disclosed the plans in a post on the ministry’s website. The Minister failed to specify which countries …

Popular actor Yul Edochie has slammed critics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate Senator Kashim Shettima over his dressing to the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) conference. Shettima was at the conference on Monday with presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party(LP). Netizens …

An engineering graduate has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Toyota Hilux van engine belonging to the University of Calabar. The suspect and his accomplices sold the N2 million engine for N30,000. Chief Security Officer of the university, retired Capt. Augustine Bisong told newsmen in Calabar that the varsity’s security …

Controversial Nigerian recording artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has been conferred with a Chieftaincy title ‘Amuludun of Tigbo’, a town in Aworiland, Ogun State. The term ‘Amuludun’ in the Yoruba language refers to one who makes a town happy. The Ogun State-born musician has made headlines in recent …

One of Katsina Emirate Council’s top kingmakers, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir has reportedly passed away. According to reports, the Kauran Katsina and District Head of Rimi, aged 77, died at his residence in the early hours of Tuesday, He suffered a brief illness shortly after celebrating his 40th anniversary on the …

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, claims to be the father of Nigerian youths who are frustrated owing to the country’s economic downturn. The former president asserted in a viral video on social media during a discussion with young people under the direction of Charly Boy, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa. …

Midfielder Casemiro, who is leaving Real Madrid to join Manchester United, sent an emotional farewell message to the team’s fans. The midfielder from Brazil will soon sign a £60 million deal with Manchester United. Following an agreement between the two clubs, the 30-year-old Brazilian international is travelling to Old Trafford for a …

Tension in Oruku Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State as gunmen on Saturday morning reportedly killed the President-General of the Town Union, Chief Linus Nwatu. This tragic incident would be the eighth prominent resident of the Community that have been killed by gunmen suspected to be cultists …

Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, a former deputy vice-chancellor on Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Ibadan has explained why pregnant women should avoid cats. This explanation was given by the professor during an interview with The PUNCH. According to the former deputy vice-chancellor, cats can transmit a disease …